1. Oliver Benson: first year at the club, versatile player who stepped up from the PDFL seamlessly, very balanced footballer that makes the most of every opportunity when he has the ball. Can play forward, back and through the midfield, has football smarts.
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It’s set to be a big day this Saturday as two Cobram Tigers junior football teams battle it out against Mulwala at Moama Recreation Reserve.
Cobram Tigers under-14 co-coach Duane Kelly said the club was proud of what the team had achieved this season.
“The boys have all put in the hard work, and all players have made improvements in the season.”
“Players to watch are Sammy D. In the back line, Archie Peters has had a very consistent season along with Hulaif and Vincent Grasso,” Kelly said.
“Through our midfield, other key players are Oliver Benson and Zac Trist. Up forward, we’ll be looking to the exploits of Kohen Verner, and Andre and Alec Corso.”
Archie Peters is now “one of our prime defenders. How he has improved over the last season is remarkable,” Kelly said.
Kelly said he would like to thank all club sponsors and the community for their support.
“We’d like to thank Geoff Benson, our club umpire for our season, who has done a fantastic job. And also to Travis Thompson, our runner, who has been with us through the season. And also Mel DeVincentis, our team manager, who has always had us covered and done a remarkable job through the season.”
The Cobram Tigers under-17 team takes on Mulwala at 10.30am.
Cobram under-17s’ Alex Krause was also voted best-and-fairest at the Murray Football Netball League presentation ceremony on Sunday, September 15.
“We’ve got a lot of really good players,” Cobram Tigers under-17s coach John Brunskill said.
“We play as a team.”
“Hopefully, we can use our spread and our ability to run the ball,“ Brunskill said.
“Krause is certainly going to play a big part [on the day], as is Paulie Degei.”
Here’s who’s-who for the Cobram Tigers under-14s.
2. Riley Thompson: Co-captain who has had a very consistent season, runner up in the league B&F this season, highly skilled on both sides, this utility player is one to watch, rarely beaten in a contest and his foot skills are silky smooth. Has the X-factor.
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3. Samuel DeVincentis: 2022 premiership player. Don’t let his height fool you, skilful player who thrives on a contested ball, a tackling beast that always gives his all to the team. Versatile player who has controlled the middle all season, beautiful kick too.
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4. Hulaif Hefi-Hafazi: second season and has cemented himself as part of the back six, has had a very consistent season, his attack on the ball is second to none, always willing to do what is needed for the team, he has worked hard on refining his skills.
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5. Oscar Betts: second season player who has had a interrupted season due to injuries, but has always given his all when the opportunity has presented, continues to improve and refine his football knowledge, last half of the season has seen a marked improvement.
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6. Antonio Raco: first year player, who continues to improve as the season has progressed; limited game time as one of our younger Tiger cubs, hard at it when the ball is there to be won, listens to his teammates, willing to learn and understand the game.
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7. Zac Trist: first year at the club, stepped up from the PDFL competition and has made a great impact within the team with his balanced skillset. This player has the ability to create play from nothing and turn a game with his speed and agility, utility player.
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8. Eroni Naiyaga: third year player who has well balanced skills, predominantly plays up forward, but can play defensive if required. Has football smarts can create space and opportunities for his team with his quick transition style play one of his strengths.
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9. Sebastian Pate: second season player who has made the back flank his own, never one to give in, he plays the traditional solid backline game, never giving his opponent the chance to break away, forms part of the ever resilient back six.
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10. Will Hutchinson: Vice-captain, 2022 premiership player. The backline is his domain, his attack at the contest to win the ball and drive it into our attacking zone has been instrumental over the season. Has the ability to read the play and intercept the opposition.
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11. Andre Corso: Vice-captain, 2022 premiership player. Utility player who can play forward and also in the midfield, has great leg speed and a creative player. Has refined his skills over the season, has the ability to break games apart with his run and long kick.
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12. Eamon Hyde: co-captain, 2022 premiership player, has had a very consistent season. Joint league B&F winner this season, and also league leading goalkicker. Highly skilled player that controls the game with his attack, aerial marking ability and loves a goal. Has the X-factor.
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14. Kohen Verner: third year player, key forward that has continued to work on his game style and goal kicking throughout the season. Strong mark overhead and works hard for his team within the forward line attacking zone.
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16. Xavier Anastatio: First year player at the club after transferring over from soccer, has applied himself learning new skills and continues to develop his understanding of the game. Has had limited game time, but always gives his best to the team.
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17. Jock McCormick: second season player who has fitted into the ever reliable back six. His ability to shut down the opposition players with a never-give-up attitude has been one of his strengths this season, always prepared to put his body on the line for the team.
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19. Jax Zito: Training partner, who has lived and breathed the Cobram Football Club from a very early age, will be keen to debut in the near future for his beloved Cobram Tigers.
20. Reagan Hanley: first year at the club, has stepped up from the PDFL and has cemented his spot on the wing/flank within the team. Has a solid skillset and can open up the game with his explosive pace. Has worked hard to improve his game style.
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21. Nate Rodda: first year player who has trained all season and shown improvement during the later part of the year, his attack and want for the ball are his strengths. Limited game time as one of our younger Tiger cubs.
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22. Brett Bird: first year player who has trained all season, one of the smaller players who is always up for the challenge with the bigger bodied players, has no fear and always gives his best. Limited game time as one of our younger Tiger cubs.
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23. Vincent Grasso: second year player that has evolved to be one of the important cogs of the ever reliable back six. His understanding of the game and ability to defend against bigger opposition players and win the ball are his strengths. Loves the challenge.
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25. Alec Corso: second year player who has made the forward pocket his playground, the little wizard has had a breakout season with his silky-smooth skills, his ability to read the ball has proven to be a game changer, especially the loose ball gets, he loves a goal.
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26. Johnathan Conti: first year player at the club after transferring over from soccer, has applied himself learning new skills and continues to develop his understanding of the game. Has had limited game time, but always gives his best to the team.
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27. Beau Kelly: member of the 2022 premiership team, had a solid start to the season, but suffered a mid-season injury that has interrupted his game time. Gaining confidence as the season has progressed, forward line player continuing to develop.
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29. Joseph Raco: first year player who has trained all season and shown improvement over the journey, forward flank/forward pocket player that always puts in. Limited game time as one of our younger Tiger cubs.
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30. Archie Peters: first year player from a basketball background, his defensive pressure, attacking style has made him a force within our backline six. Has shown a thirst to learn and understand the game, always willing to do his part for the team.
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32. Lucas Gardiner: first year player who has trained all season and shown improvement over the journey, forward flank/forward pocket player that always puts in. Limited game time as one of our younger Tiger cubs.
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39. Blair Dickson: first year player at the club, has applied himself learning new skills and continues to develop his understanding of the game. Has had limited game time, hampered by injuries over the season, but always gives his best to the team.
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